Gaffy and Neal Merricks North Chardonnay 2023

Deeply perfumed, with bright aromas of ripe nectarines and citrus knit with creamy, nutty and faintly smoky oak, with nuances of minerals and coriander. Powerfully fruited yet elegant, it’s long and seamless, marrying a powerful core of ruby grapefruit, lemon, pear and nectarine flavours with smoky oak and an appealing minerality. Wrapped in a mouthwatering acidity and underpinned by a deliciously savoury and mineral aspect, it’s stylish and artfully balanced. The palate goes forever, finishing with citrusy acids plus a rare level of intensity, balance and focus. Keep it.